Question

Consider the following two statements, S1 and S2 and choose the correct option. 
S1: If X is an adjunct of Y, then Y is an argument of X because the presence of Y in a sentence is necessary for X to occur. 
S2: It is not necessarily true that if Y is an argument of X, then X is Y's adjunct.

• A. Both S1 and S2 are correct
• B. S1 is correct and S2 is incorrect
• C. S1 is incorrect and S2 is correct
• D. Both S1 and S2 are incorrect

Hint:

Remember: Adjuncts depend on their hosts, but the reverse isn't necessarily true. Always check directionality when analyzing argument/adjunct structures.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding adjuncts and arguments.
An argument is required by the predicate (e.g., subject, object), while an adjunct provides optional information (e.g., time, location).

Step 2: Evaluating S1.
S1 holds logically true under the assumption that adjuncts attach to phrases that are syntactically and semantically complete, making their host obligatory for interpretation.

Step 3: Evaluating S2.
S2 is correct because argumenthood does not imply that the corresponding phrase is functioning as an adjunct in return. The relationship is unidirectional.